The Rhubarb Triangle by Martin Parr

The Rhubarb Triangle by Martin Parr The Hepworth Gallery, February 2016 During a brief visit back home to Leeds over the Chinese New Year period, I had the opportunity to visit Martin Parr’s latest exhibition at the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield. The project, The Rhubarb Triangle, explores the unique agricultural area in West Yorkshire known […]

Masters of Photography – Reul Golden

My best friend gave me a thoughtful little book he discovered while browsing The Book Depository. Compiled as an anthology, it’s an alphabetical guide to many of the most famous and influential photographers, featuring over 60 artists—ranging from early pioneers of the medium to experimental contemporary photographers. At 270 pages, the book doesn’t claim to […]

Don McCullin – Book Review

Don McCullin – A Powerful Collection This book was a Christmas present a couple of years ago. As I’ve mentioned earlier in the course, I’ve admired Don McCullin’s work for many years, and I truly believe his imagery was one of the key things that drew me into photography in the first place. At its […]

The Street Photographers Manual – David Gibson

David Gibson, a contemporary street photographer and a founding member of the street photography collective In-Public, offers his insights into the genre with his latest book. As a guide to developing street photography skills, Gibson’s book is structured as a manual, presenting an accessible, drop-in/drop-out format that introduces various styles and ideas within the genre. […]